The purpose of this policy statement is to provide a clear commitment from SBC in relation to the responsibilities it holds to safeguard and protect children and young people in Slough; and provide parents, staff and volunteers with the overarching principles that guide our approach to safeguarding children and young people. This policy statement applies to anyone working on behalf of SBC, including senior managers, elected Members, paid staff, volunteers, sessional workers, agency staff and students.
Over 140 different languages are spoken across Slough and more than 50 different languages are spoken as a first language by children in Slough schools.
65% of state funded schools (including nurseries) are academies or free schools. 75% of primary, secondary, special schools and PRUs combined are academies or free schools.
Young Peoples Service provides youth work interventions and support to young people via one to one and group work activities from 11-19 and up to 25 years of age if they are Children Leaving Care (CLA) and Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND).
Slough Borough Council has a statutory duty to be a champion for high educational standards across the town. In a mixed economy of single academies, MATs, free schools and maintained schools the council’s aim is to facilitate the best support through the school led improvement system as key partners with all stakeholders.